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ISSN : 2321–8045
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New breeding record of Great Crested Grebe (Podiceps cristatus) at Srikakulam District, Andhra Pradesh, India
Sravan Kumar R., Vasudeva Rao V. and Nagulu V.
Abstract :
Great Crested Grebe Podiceps cristatus, a resident species of Europe and central Asia, known for migrating to the southern parts of Asia, Africa and Australia. Breeding of this species was reported from southern Australia and New Zealand. This species was recorded to breed between April and September in Europe and from November to March in Australia and irregular throughout the year in Africa (Bird life international). Species occurrence and distribution was reported from Northern regions of Indian sub-continent ever since first reported by Butler (1876) from Gujarat of India and was also known to breed occasionally in Gujarat. In the present paper for the first time reported the occurrence of Great crested grebe breeding in the North coastal zone of Andhra Pradesh.
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